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VIRELOG – Green Path to Responsible Competence in Logistics

VIRELOG – Green Route to Responsible Logistics Competence strengthens the capabilities of logistics-sector workplaces to meet the requirements of the green transition and sustainability. In collaboration with companies and experts, the project develops practical operating models that support competence development, quality of working life, and sustainable competitiveness.

What does the green transition look like in practice in logistics?

Turning the green transition into practical competitiveness

VIRELOG helps logistics companies turn the goals of the green transition into practical action.

Together with companies, we identify areas for development, test solutions in real workplace environments, and strengthen expertise in sustainability, digitalisation and sustainable logistics.

Join us in developing the future of logistics

We are currently looking for companies to join us. Get in touch if you are interested in participating.

Be part of shaping the future of logistics

Does your company have a development need related to, for example, logistics processes, energy efficiency, emissions, alternative powertrains, digitalisation, data, safety, sustainability or competence development?

VIRELOG works together with companies to identify concrete development needs and opportunities.

Key Project Activities

Assess the current situation → Identify development needs → Pilot solutions in the workplace → Strengthen competencies → Share proven solutions

The assessment of the current situation provides the foundation for company-specific development pathways, pilot activities, and training. The project tests new solutions in real workplace environments and uses the results to develop practical approaches, tools, and materials that are openly available for wider use.

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What Will the Project Deliver?

VIRELOG will produce, among other things:

  • A workplace-driven operating model and toolkit for green logistics
  • Open-access training materials
  • Case results from company pilots
  • Simulation and calculation tools
  • Publications and reports
  • A nationwide VIRELOG network

The results are designed to be practical, transferable and easy to apply. By sharing tools, experiences and proven practices, VIRELOG helps companies develop greener logistics and strengthen their capabilities for the future.

Experiences and articles

Facts

Project name:

VIRELOG – Green Path to Responsible Competence in Logistics

Info

Lead partner: Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK)
Partial partners: South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk), Lapland University of Applied Sciences, JAMK University of Applied Sciences
Focus area: Circular Economy, Energy, and Logistics
Research centre: Logistics and Seafaring

Budget

Financier and main source of funding: European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) / Innovation and Skills in Finland 2021–2027, funding authority: Northern Finland Vitality Centre
Total budget: 1072187€
EU part of the total budget: 857747€
Xamk part of the total budget: 273296€

Project partners

Contact information

Phone
+358505671099
Email
Heikki.Olkku@xamk.fi
Department
Logistiikan ja merenkulun tutkimusyksikkö
Heikki Olkku
Project Manager
+358505671099
Heikki.Olkku@xamk.fi
Phone
+358504472834
Email
Katri.Syrjanen@xamk.fi
Department
Logistiikan ja merenkulun tutkimusyksikkö
Katri Syrjänen
RDI Specialist
+358504472834
Katri.Syrjanen@xamk.fi